
The beautiful princess Rapunzel has magical hair. One day, she is kidnapped and locked up in a tall tower by an evil sorceress who wants her hair. Every day, Rapunzel has to lower her braid from the tower window so that the sorceress can climb up. The years pass and Rapunzel grows up in solitude to become a beautiful woman, dreaming of a brave prince who will rescue her. Will her savior ever come?
When you don’t factor in the plethora of inferior sequels that have been produced, Luca is one of Pixar’s simplest and most unassuming films in years — and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The film thrives on being a visual feast with a warm message for all ages, so much so that its unoriginal storyline doesn’t feel that big of a problem.
Ditch the lube and get to the point in the raw, honest, cheeky dramedy written and directed by Mark Schwab.
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.
Complex relationships between mothers and daughters are far from a new concept, whether the strain comes from abandonment, beliefs, or trauma. In My Only Wish, an Incluvie Film Festival submission, Brenda Gutierrez’s take on her character’s maternal divide comes in the form of abandonment.